2007 BRFSS Survey of State Employees Stacey Schubert, MPH Senior Research Analyst Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 Results You Can Use

Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 First, What is the “BRFSS?” Stands for “Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System” Cross-sectional telephone survey of Oregon adults, conducted continuously since 1988 Questions about health behaviors, risk factors and chronic diseases A pillar of chronic disease surveillance

What is the “BRFSS Survey of State Employees?” (BSSE) Conducted in 2005, 2007 and planned for 2009/10 Contains subset of BRFSS questions, as well as questions on worksite policies and environments that can influence healthful choices Designed and funded by Public Health and Public Employees Benefit Board Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009

What is the “BRFSS Survey of State Employees?” (BSSE) Surveyed employees were in state agencies (“State employees”) and Oregon University System Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009

Comparing BRFSS to “BSSE” Comparing results can help us identify areas for improvements, where we are doing well When comparing BSSE to BRFSS, we limited BRFSS group to self-employed or employed for wages adults Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009

Comparing BRFSS to “BSSE” Two comparisons you’ll see: –State employees vs. Employed Oregon adults –State employees vs. Oregon University System employees (within BSSE) Except where noted, all data are 2007 All results were weighted and age- adjusted for accurate comparisons Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009

Now Let’s Look at The Data

Demographic Results Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 State Employees Employed OR Adults Median age49 yrs old40 yrs old Women55%46% Income > $50K58%55% College Grad57%40% Note: Throughout the rest of the presentation, significant differences in point estimates are highlighted in yellow.

Receipt of Screenings Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 State Employees Employed OR Adults* Mammogram <2 yr84%76% Pap test <3 yr91%87% Blood Stool <1 yr15% Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy <5yr 55%46% Blood cholesterol <5 yr82%70% * Cancer screening data are from 2006 BRFSS

Risk Factors for Chronic Disease Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 State Employees Employed OR Adults Current Smoker11%17% Don’t meet PA recs56%44% Don’t eat 5+ fruits/ vegs per day 77%74% PA = physical activity

Precursors to Chronic Disease Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 State Employees Employed OR Adults High blood pressure24%22% High cholesterol31% Overweight35%37% Obese35%27%

Body Mass Index, Females, Oregon, 2007 Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009

Body Mass Index, Males, Oregon, 2007 Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009

Weight Management and Loss Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 State Employees OR Univ System Trying to lose Trying to maintain Total: lose or maintain 57% 32% 89% 47% 40% 87% Exercise for weight78%80% Reduce calories or fat for weight 82%72% Been advised to lose22%12%

Prevalence of Chronic Disease Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 State Employees Employed OR Adults Angina/Heart disease2% Arthritis23%20% Asthma9% Diabetes7%5% Doctor diagnosed depression last 12 mo. 12%9%

Supportive Worksite Policies Stay Well Coordinators, July 8, 2009 State Employees OR Univ System Tobacco free bldg impt92%93% Have flextime for PA45%61% -- Use flex for PA54%63% Have healthy foods in cafeteria or vending 21%54% -- Chose healthy foods63%76%

Group Discussion: Which Results are Most Notable?